06 Jan 2014Interesting to see that NZTR have started a "handicappers blog" and also the publication of a weekly ratings summary. NZTA were instrumental in ensuring re-ratings were made available on a weekly basis. Here is the link:
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/Ne

30 Dec 2013Extra races at Omakau Friday- with today’s abandonment of Kurow NZTR in consultation with the Central Otago Racing Club is now looking to run 12 races at Omakau on Friday, when only 8 races were initially programmed. The additional races will provi

19 Dec 2013Woodville-Pahiatua Racing Club
CUP DAY
Saturday 4 January 2014
Two great trainers prizes to be won
Be the leading trainer with 4 or more starters and win $2,000 CASH!!!
Be the leading trainer with 3 or less starters and win $1000 cash!

16 Dec 2013Congratulations to Stephen Blair-Edie from Riverton. He had a win with Lilique in the O’Mara Crutching Maiden 1200 at the Winton meeting on 20th November. As Stephen is a member of the NZTA, he gets to select four bags of Dunstan feed of his choice

02 Dec 2013NZTA members are being offered a fantastic opportunity to recommend to their owners - horses will travel at half price to the meeting at Taranaki on 27th December 2013. Majestic Horse Transport is offering a 25% discount and this is being matched by

27 Nov 2013
At the recommendation of the Handicapping Review group, NZTR will amend the Standard Regulations for Racemeeting Programmes policy 8.3 (a) relating to the Minimum top-weight at withdrawal time for all nominations for races closing from Monday 9 Dec

04 Nov 2013Dunstan Muscle ‘n Shine is a calorie-dense supplement with a high fat and high protein specification, ideal to assist in muscle development and coat quality for all horses. See news for more...

02 Nov 2013Congratulations to Mark Brooks from Cambridge. He was the successful trainer of LOLA who took out the Tasman Tim Maiden 1200 at Te Aroha on 23rd October. As a member of NZTA, Mark will receive four bags of free DUNSTAN feed of his choice.

24 Oct 2013Agri-vator machine to be used on Waipa track today in preparation for tomorrow's meeting. The track is currently rated a good 3 with rain being forecast in the region late tomorrow morning. The agri-vator is utilized to aerate and assist to relieve